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Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

Doctoral focal award plus: innovating in data-driven research

£5,850,000Closes 14 October 2026UK

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We are commissioning one doctoral focal award plus to develop a cadre of social scientists from doctoral studentships and across career stages with the skills needed to use data-driven research approaches in innovative ways. It will deliver both doctoral training and targeted training and capacity-building activities.

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We are commissioning one doctoral focal award plus to develop a cadre of social scientists from doctoral studentships and across career stages with the skills needed to use data-driven research approaches in innovative ways. It will deliver both doctoral training and targeted training and capacity-building activities. Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) will contribute a maximum of £5.85 million. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for ESRC funding. This opportunity is open to organisations with standard eligibility. Check if your organisation is eligible .

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